University of Derby

RECORD: E 26
INSTITUTE: University of Derby

ADDRESS:
Kedleston Road
DERBY, Derbyshire
DE3 1GB

TELEPHONE: 0332 47181
FAX: 0332 294 861
ELECTRONIC MAIL:

DEPARTMENT NAME: Derby School of Art & Design
Photographic Section
CONTACT: John X Berger
POST HELD: Course Leader

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 8
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

NUMBER OF COURSES 4
Bachelor of Arts - Photographic studies
Master of Arts Degree in Photographic Studies
Master of Arts Degree in Film Studies
Biomedical Imaging
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COURSE NAME: Bachelor of Arts - Photographic studies

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts (Hons) [BA (Hons)]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 102 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 44

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Five GCSE passes including 2 at 'A' level or equivalent. Alternatively a lower level course in art or photography plus GCSE passes in 4 subjects including one GCE at 'A' level. Certain other combinations of qualifications are acceptable. Special consideration for mature students. All students must show a folio of work.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Advertising and illustrative photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Holography
Photography as fine art
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Theatrical film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
History-of-film
History of Photography (still)
Media studies (psychology & sociology of images)
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Languages                                 
Philosophy of Art                         
                                          


COURSE NAME: Master of Arts Degree in Photographic Studies

Final qualification:Master of Arts [MA]

Course level is Higher than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution
The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 66 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 20

The course is designed for part-times students

Minimum age of students at entry is 21

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
For this post - graduate course applicants should normally have acheived a first degree or eqivalent and will need to demonstrate a high level of ability, commitment and potential consistant with the development of their work at higher degree level. Applicants must have own darkroom. One year must have elapsed between application and previous graduate study.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The course leader for the MA course in Photographic Studies is Mr J.X. Berger. Please refer directly to the College for course profile and further details.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


                                          
                                          
                                          


COURSE NAME: Master of Arts Degree in Film Studies

Final qualification:Master of Arts [MA]

Course level is Higher than a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 66 week(s) or 2 year(s).

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 21

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Admission requirements similar to the MA in Photographic studies.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The course leader for the MA in Film Studies is Mr J. Fullerton. Please refer to College for course profile and further details.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


                                          
                                          
                                          


COURSE NAME: Biomedical Imaging

Final qualification:Bachelor of Arts [BA (Hons) Medical Imaging]

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK England

The course is validated by a Government/National department or examining board

Course length is 90 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 24

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 18

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
2 GCE 'A' level passes at grade C or above in a biological subject. Interest/experience in one or more areas of photography, graphics, film or video. Mature students and those who have completed an Arts Foundation Course are invited to apply.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This course is co-ordinated by Mr Russell Beck.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study


Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Biomedical illustration
Holography
Landscape photography
Scientific & technical photography
Documentry film & video production
Industrial & training film & video production
Animation
Computer studies for generating images
Management of photographic business
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Wildlife Photography                      
Photo-microscopy                          
Electron-microscopy                       

The percentage of work placement is 10 %


LINKS INFORMATION

University of Derby UK England

LINK 1:  NAME OF COURSE: Photographic studies
         CONTACT: Mr T Baird          
         NAME OF INSTITUTION: Maryland Institute - College of Art               
         ADDRESS: 1300 Mount Royal Avenue Baltimore Maryland 
         COUNTRY: USA       
         THE LINK HAS:      Student exchange
         Teacher exchange     
LINK 2:  NAME OF COURSE: Biomedical Arts
         CONTACT: Dr David Brocks     
         NAME OF INSTITUTION: University of Illinois                            
         ADDRESS: Box 4348 Chicargo Illinois 
         COUNTRY: USA       
         THE LINK HAS:      Joint project work
         Student exchange     Teacher exchange
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CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGES: English


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